Thursday, March 19 in the afternoon. Start times will depend on how many competitors are registered on March 1.
Conference Registration is posted on the ITEA website. You must be an active member in order to register. Your ITEA Membership level will determine the cost to register, but it will be around $30. The cost of an accompanist provided by the conference is $40.
Artists can request than an audio recording be made of their recitals by paying the $25 cost when they register for the conference on the ITEA website.
Yes, a room will be set aside in the PAC for instrument storage. information will be posted when the room has been determined. The room will be monitored and locked after hours.
Earlier this year, The US State Department posted a travel advisory to Mexico. Nuevo Progreso, just across the border from Progreso Lakes (on the US Side) and is designed for Winter Texans. There are shops and pharmacies and doctors for the first few blocks. Wandering around is not recommended. Make sure you have proper documentation to get back into the States. And have change to pay to walk across the bridge (in both directions). Parking is available on the US side for about $5.
The list of GREAT restaurants in the valley would be exhaustive! Here's a couple suggestions to get started.
Taco Palenque (Trenton & 281). There are other locations, this is our favorite.
Costa Messa (5248 N 10th St). Multiple locations
Teddy's Barbecue (2807 N Texas Blvd, Weslaco) This is farther away from campus
GW's Barbeque (Top 5 in Texas) 107 N Nebraska Ave, San Juan, TX 78589 (15-20 minutes from campus). They open at 11 and when they run out they close. Open to 4 PM at the latest.
Taqueria La Mexicana (1020 W University) Right next to Campus.
University Draft House (2405 W University Dr F). Burgers, Beer, Live Music
Umiya Sushi (4400 N 10th Street McAllen). Dr Roeder likes the Buffet.
Palenque Grill (615 Trenton Rd Edinburg) other locations
Yes, you must be an active member of ITEA to register for the conference. There are a variety of membership levels and cost depends on membership level. Visit iteaonline.org for current membership cost.
Yes, Buffet is bringing instruments.